Animal Services will be in Lillington September 30, 2017 for the Cape Fear Fest offering 1 year rabies vaccinations at a cost of $ 6.00 and information material. The Animal Shelter will be open 9:30 am till 12:30 pm.

OCT

02

Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at 102 E. Front St., Lillington.

OCT

07

Free Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day

Anderson Creek Landfill; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

OCT

07

Erwin Denim Days

Animal Services will be in Erwin October 7, 2017 for the Erwin Denim Days Celebration offering 1 year rabies vaccinations at a cost of $ 6.00 and information material. The Animal Shelter will be open 9:30 am till 12:30 pm.

OCT

10

Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at 102 E. Front St., Lillington.

Erwin Municipality residents should vote at their designated precinct on Election Day between 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM. Early voting will be available at the Harnett County Board of Elections building weekdays between 09/21/17 - 10/07/2017.

OCT

14

Coats Farmers Day

Animal Services will be in Coats October 14, 2016 for the Coats Farmers Days Celebration offering 1 year rabies vaccinations at a cost of $ 6.00 and information material. The Animal Shelter will be open 9:30 am till 12:30 pm

OCT

16

Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at 102 E. Front St., Lillington.

Harnett County News Releases

Harnett County and Republic Services Award First Environmental Stewardship Scholarship

Scholarship Awarded to Harnett Central High School Graduate Erin Holland

Harnett County Solid Waste, in partnership with Republic Services, has awarded the 2017 Environmental Stewardship Scholarship to Harnett Central High School graduate Erin Holland.

The scholarship, sponsored by Republic Services, is given as part of a partnership between the company and Harnett County to promote recycling and sustainability in the county. The scholarship is given to a Harnett County high school senior who contributes to their community through environmental stewardship efforts.

Erin said she became aware of the importance of recycling aluminum cans when she worked on a project in high school that involved weighing the amount of recyclables in her household waste stream. As an employee of a local grocery store, Erin encouraged her coworkers to place at least ten items in plastic bags and to provide an additional reusable grocery bag to customers who brought in their own reusable bags. She also stressed the importance of recycling cardboard at her workplace.

Erin is the daughter of Andrew and Michelle Holland. She will attend Methodist University this fall and plans to major in Psychology. She wants to learn about how environment affects the wellbeing of individuals and society.

Harnett County Solid Waste promotes sustainability through its programs, as well as the recently launched Keep Harnett Beautiful campaign, which seeks to promote the importance of cleanliness, recycling and reusability among Harnett County’s citizens.

Harnett County also partners with Republic Services to operate seven recycling convenience sites within the county.

Joseph L. Dehner Jr., Republic Services’ general manager for Raleigh-Durham and Eastern North Carolina, said the company is proud to support the sustainability efforts of Harnett County and its citizens.

“Republic Services believes in the preservation of a blue planet—a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive—not just for today, but for generations to come,” Dehner said. “We must lead by example, working diligently to improve our relationship with the environment and society through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative landfill technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement and employee growth opportunities. We are privileged to serve more than 14 million customers in 240 markets across the country, creating effortless experiences that support their evolving needs and honor their unique commitments to improving their communities.”